Stallion 51

Stallion 51 provides flying experiences and pilot training in historic military aircraft. Based in Kissimmee, Florida, the company operates the North American P-51 Mustang and the T-6 Texan. Its flight programs allow aviation enthusiasts and pilots to experience aircraft associated with military aviation history. Stallion 51 uses dual-cockpit, dual-control Mustangs, allowing participants to experience flying from inside the aircraft rather than simply watching from the ground.

P-51 Mustang Flying Experiences

Stallion 51 provides orientation flights in the P-51 Mustang, a fighter aircraft used during World War II.

The company's aircraft include TF-51 Mustangs with dual cockpits and dual controls. These allow participants to sit with an experienced pilot and take part in operating the aircraft.

Aircraft associated with its flights include Crazy Horse, Crazy Horse 2 and Little Witch.

The experience includes explanations before, during and after the flight. Participants can learn about the aircraft and its controls while flying with a pilot.

People with no previous flying experience have also taken part in Stallion 51 flights.

For aviation enthusiasts, this provides a chance to experience the handling and cockpit environment of a historic fighter aircraft.

Mustang Pilot Training

Stallion 51 also provides structured training for pilots who want to fly the P-51 Mustang.

Its programs include Mustang check-out training, recurrent training and formation training.

The company also lists military contracts among its areas of work.

Check-out training helps pilots become familiar with the aircraft and its operating procedures.

Recurrent training allows pilots to return to the aircraft and continue working on their flying skills.

Formation training focuses on flying alongside other aircraft.

These programs serve pilots who want more than a single introductory flight.

T-6 Texan Flights

The T-6 Texan is another aircraft used by Stallion 51.

During World War II, the T-6 served as an advanced trainer for aviation cadets preparing for military flying.

The aircraft became known as the Pilot Maker because of its training role.

Stallion 51 has featured the Texan in aviation programs explaining how pilots learned to fly during that period.

The T-6 gives participants another way to explore the aircraft and training methods associated with military aviation history.

Aviation History and the People Behind It

Stallion 51 has appeared in aviation publications, including Flight Journal, EAA Sport Aviation, PILOT Magazine and Twin and Turbine.

Lee Lauderback was selected for the EAA Warbirds of America Hall of Fame in 2013.

The company has also hosted former military pilots, including World War II Mustang pilot Frank Bolek, who made a final P-51 flight with Stallion 51.

For pilots and aviation fans, Stallion 51 connects historic aircraft with flying experience. Its Mustang flights, Texan operations and pilot training programs let participants learn about these aircraft while experiencing them in the air.